The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra (14 - 16)
€ 30,600
€ 27,600
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 Sedan 35 TFSI is 0.1 inches longer.
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
55.7
70.7
77.2
55.7
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
103.8
175.5
103.8
175.4
175.5 in
Length
175.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
General
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DPCA
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
148 hp
108 hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Performance
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
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19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
19.89 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
67 mpg
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
44 mpg
67 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
34 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
888 mi
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
575 mi
888 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
102.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
71.9 kWh
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
102.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI ultra
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
